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What we know about King Alfred and his early life
A look at King Alfred and his early education. The text is used to lead a discussion about learning in Anglo-Saxon times and the opportunities for wealthy boys and girls. The challenges facing Alfred were both intellectual and physical and so his education needed to comprise strong elements of both.
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